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Panel Discussion on African Americans and Voting

Published by Wright Adams / January 27, 2020

On Saturday, February 15, at 2:30 p.m. at the Central Library in the auditorium, the library will host a panel discussion on African Americans and Voting.

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African American Author Fair

Published by Zeinab Savage / January 27, 2020

The second annual African American Author Fair during Black History month will be on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m. in the Central Library. Local triad authors will discuss their work with a book signing to follow.

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Myron Brown: Free Piano Concert at Walkertown

Published by Walkertown Branch / January 23, 2020

Every four years, we get an extra day on the calendar. We hope you will “leap” over to the Walkertown Branch Library and enjoy a free afternoon concert. Pianist Myron D. Brown, Associate Professor of Music at Winston-Salem State University, will perform music by Chopin, Liszt, and Kapustin. Saturday, February 29, 2 p.m. at the Walkertown Branch Library.

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Resource Spotlight: Self-Care

Published by Amber McClure / January 23, 2020

With a new decade comes a chance for a new you. As you accomplish your achievements in the new year, it is important to remember to take care of yourself physically, mentally and emotionally. For the next couple of months, our resource spotlight will feature all kinds of resources to help promote your own self-care and awareness. From magazines to eBooks, databases and programs at the library, there are many opportunities for you to explore how you can best promote your health and well-being.

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Mixed Doubles: Tandem Lectures on Unrelated Topics for the Terminally Curious

Published by Mary Giunca / January 22, 2020

Mixed Doubles is a playful series that brings together two experts from disparate disciplines in the Triad for an exchange of ideas, demonstrations and more. It's the perfect cure for the winter doldrums.

Mixed Doubles continues Wednesday, Jan. 22 in the Central Library auditorium from 6-7 p.m. with a discussion on Medieval Women Mystics and Sculpture for Art and Musical Performance.

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African American History Through Music

Published by Wright Adams / January 21, 2020

During this series of lectures and performances, master flautist, jazz historian, and educator, Galen Abdur-Razzaq will discuss the History of Jazz Music, Afro-Cuban Music, and Music during the Civil Rights Movement, and play select pieces on his flute. All ages are welcome.